Karachi, Pakistan , 2025: Pakistan marks a historic milestone as it welcomes the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) | McDonald’s Karachi Grand Slam 2025, taking place from October 30 to November 2, 2025, at Legends Arena, Karachi.
For the first time, Asia’s highest-ranked padel athletes from Spain, Argentina, Norway, Iran, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, the UAE, and Pakistan will compete on Pakistani soil, bringing international recognition to one of the fastestgrowing sports in the world. With over 80 team participating in the Pro and Amatuer categories.
The tournament, sanctioned by APPT, features Men’s and Women’s categories with USD 13,000 in prize money, and participation from Asia’s top-10 ranked players including: Pol Alsina (Spain) – APPT #1, Eduard Altimires Ros (Spain) – APPT #2, Elisabeth Nogueras (Spain) – Women’s APPT #2, Top Philippine players from the national circuit.
These elite athletes will share the court with Pakistan’s rising stars in Karachi’s biggest international sporting event of the year.
A Defining Moment for Pakistan’s Sporting Landscape The APPT Karachi Grand Slam marks a defining step in placing Pakistan firmly on the global padel roadmap. It represents more than just a tournament — it’s a symbol of how far the nation has come since padel’s introduction at Legends Arena. By hosting Asia’s top-ranked athletes on home soil, Pakistan joins the world stage of professional padel, with Legends Arena leading the movement that transformed a local passion into an international platform. This event not only strengthens Pakistan’s sporting credentials but also underscores its role as a new destination for world-class padel competition.
Jahangir Khan — Chairman & Patron of Excellence At the helm of Total Sports and Legends Arena is Jahangir Khan, the six-time World Squash Champion and global sports icon whose name defines Pakistan’s legacy of sporting legend. As Chairman of Total Sports Solution, his leadership continues to inspire the nation’s next generation of athletes and reinforce Pakistan’s reputation as a powerhouse in racket sports.
With global broadcast coverage through ASports HD and exclusive live streaming on ARY ZAP, the event will reach audiences across continents, spotlighting Pakistan as a new hub for world-class sporting events.
Official Partners McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, ASports HD, ARY ZAP, Omoda & Jaecoo | Central,
J. Fragrance and HMR Waterfront About the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) The Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) is the region’s premier professional padel circuit. It unites top athletes from across Asia and Europe, advancing competitive standards and cross-border collaboration within the sport.
About Legends Arena Legends Arena is Pakistan’s flagship multi-sport complex and the birthplace of padel in the country. Conceived and operated by Total Sports Solution, it introduced Pakistan’s first international-standard padel courts in 2023, igniting a national sporting movement.
In just two years, the Legends brand has expanded nationwide under Legends Padel Edition, with a growing network of courts and facilities in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, and Hyderabad. Today, more than 250 courts across Pakistan trace their beginnings to this initiative.
The Karachi Grand Slam marks APPT’s first major stop in Pakistan – a testament to the country’s rapid growth in the sport and the success of Legends Arena’s pioneering vision.
